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$500K Renovation unveiled at Norton Village Park Playground
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Norton Village Park Playground got quite the facelift recently. Monday, the park’s half a million dollar renovation was unveiled in the form of a ribbon cutting. “It’s important for us to make sure that we take care and invest in the critical infrastructure of our city,” announced Mayor Malik Evans. […]
Chimney sweeps: What you need to know before lighting it up
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — It is that part of the season where people start prepping their fireplaces for use. In doing so, there are certain reminders that are key for your safety. John Maurer, who is the owner of Top Hat Chimney, says it’s important to get your chimney swept before using it again for […]
Happening Tuesday night: Town hall hosted by Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word in Rochester, the Monroe Avenue Revitalization Coalition is holding a town hall, allowing people to voice their opinions. The group MARC — which consists of several other neighborhood, nonprofit, and grassroots groups, including the Southeast Area Coalition, the […]
More children in Monroe County have elevated lead levels
A higher proportion of Monroe County children were found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood in 2023 than in 2022, new data show. Lead poisoning poses many developmental health risks to children. It can lead to developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral issues, and its effects can be permanent and disabling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is also entirely preventable through early interventions.
Justin Willman brings his magic to the Kodak Center!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Magician and comedian Justin Willman is bringing his Illusionati Tour to Rochester next year. Willman, who is best known as the host of Netflix’s “Magic for Humans” and “The Magic Prank Show with Justin Willman” will be coming to the Kodak Center on February 16, 2024. Besides his illusions, Willman is […]
Monroe County sees heightened number of animal-related crashes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Vehicle crashes involving an animal, primarily deer, are the fifth most common cause of accidents in New York State according to AAA. In a new report released this week, AAA also announced that the fall and early winter months (October-December) tend to be the peak for these kinds of crashes. According […]
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